Los Angeles Angels
LA Angels bring in Foundation Building Materials as jersey patch sponsor
The Los Angeles Angels have named Foundation Building Materials (FBM) as the team's official jersey patch partner, becoming the fourth Major League Baseball club to announce such a deal
Angels owner Moreno no longer plans to sell team
Major League Baseball's Los Angeles Angels are no longer on the market after owner Arte Moreno announced that he intends to maintain ownership of the franchise "through the 2023 season and beyond"
Jim O’Connell on leveraging opportunity with Athletes First Partners
In this week’s episode, podcast co-hosts Eric Fisher and Chris Russo interview Jim O’Connell, president of Athletes First Partners. Fisher and Russo also discuss RedBird Capital Partners’ sale of its stake in OneTeam Partners, the National Football League’s new collaboration agreement with the German Football League, Ares Management raising $3.7bn (€3.7bn) to invest in the sports industry, the pending sale of Major League Baseball’s Los Angeles Angels, and ownership turbulence with the National Basketball Association’s Phoenix Suns.
Soon-Shiong considers bid to buy LA Angels
Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong, the Los Angeles, California-based billionaire businessman, is reportedly considering a bid for Major League Baseball's Los Angeles Angels.
Angels owner Arte Moreno to explore selling team
Major League Baseball’s Los Angeles Angels owner Arte Moreno announced that they have retained Galatioto Sports Partners as financial advisors to assess strategic options, including the possible sale o…
Red Sox, Angels and Giants add sponsors as 2022 MLB season begins
Fenway Sports Group (FSG) has expanded its association with Wasabi Technologies by adding the company to the Boston Red Sox’s sponsorship portfolio.
OpenSponsorship’s Ishveen Jolly on creating new forms of sports marketing
In this week’s episode, podcast co-hosts Eric Fisher and Chris Russo interview Ishveen Jolly, founder and chief executive of OpenSponsorship. Fisher and Russo also discuss the state of the National Basketball Association as it reached its All-Star Game, rising prospects in motorsports for both Nascar and Formula 1, a $100m fundraising round for WSC Sports, the College Football Playoff’s decision to stand pat with a four-team format, and opioid issues surrounding Major League Baseball’s Los Angeles Angels.
Former Angels staffer Kay convicted in Skaggs overdose death
Prior communications director found guilty on two felony counts
Ohtani to grace cover of ‘MLB: The Show 22’
Angels two-way phenom makes sports video game history
Next League’s David Nugent on forming a new model for technology services
In this week’s episode, podcast co-hosts Eric Fisher and Chris Russo interview David Nugent, co-founder and chief executive of Next League. Fisher and Russo also discuss Endeavor’s dramatic entry into Minor League Baseball, Genius Sports’ large-scale data rights and digital media pact with the Canadian Football League, and the diplomatic boycott of the upcoming Beijing Olympics by several nations.
Angel Stadium sale to MLB club declared illegal by state agency
City of Anaheim now has 60 days to correct violations or face $96m in potential fines
Ohtani becomes FTX investor as part of long-term marketing partnership
Cryptocurrency exchange FTX has significantly expanded its baseball presence by striking a long-term partnership with Major League Baseball superstar Shohei Ohtani, who is firmly one of the sport’s gr…
MLB debuts Ohtani-focused marketing spot
Two-way Japanese superstar to be key focus of MLB's All-Star Game
MLB places Callaway on ineligible list through at least 2022
League probe confirms harassment by former coach and manager
US sports industry looks to retool executive search, vetting in wake of Porter, Callaway incidents
After multiple American sports industry leadership figures were found to have sent inappropriate text messages, properties and executive search firms see the need to heighten executive screening processes. US Editor Eric Fisher reports.
Anaheim signs off on amended Angel Stadium deal
Anaheim City Council has voted in favor of a revised deal that will see SRB Management, an entity controlled by Los Angeles Angels owner Arte Moreno, acquire Angel Stadium and surrounding land with a commitment…
Angels, Indians set to play in 2021 MLB Little League Classic
League looks to revive showcase game held in concert with Little League World Series
Blockbuster week of baseball free agency continues with Cole, Rendon signings
Powerful player agent Scott Boras nets $814m in player contracts for three players in less than a week